Description
A contemporary property with an indoor swimming pool and leisure complex, a triple garage and approximately 0.76 acres of landscaped gardens in a semi rural setting on the edge of the village with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The property is a detached country house of principally brick construction, with cedar wood cladding on the first floor level. It is designed around an impressive principally glazed entrance hall and galleried landing. Features include underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiator heating on the first floor, a built in sound system on the ground floor and in the principal bedroom suite, a ventilation system with heating recovery, velfac sealed glazed windows and patio doors set in pine frames, aluminium external cladding and seamless gutters, and 8 kw solar panels. The ground floor accommodation includes a sitting room, a snug, a kitchen open plan to a dining/family room, a separate utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, three en suites, and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a study.
A remote control gate opens to the drive which provides parking and access to a triple garage with remote controlled doors.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room A particular feature of the property is the kitchen and adjoining dining/family room which measure 26 ft. by over 21 ft. The kitchen is fitted in a range of modern units including a central island, all with complementary work surfaces. Miele integrated appliances include an induction hob, two self clean ovens with grills, combination microwave/coffee machine, a waste disposal unit, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and wine cooler. The dining/family room has dual aspect bi-fold doors, and further natural light is provided by two lantern skylights.
Indoor Leisure/Swimming Pool Complex The complex is accessed via a lobby which has a built-in storage cupboard. A door leads to the pool house which measures 37 ft. 10 x 20 ft. 11 and has a pool with a maximum depth of 7 ft. 6. Bi fold doors and double doors overlook the garden. Also in the complex is a recently extended gymnasium with views of the garden from dual aspect double glazed sliding doors. There is also a changing room with a shower room and cloakroom.
Gardens The landscaped gardens wrap around the property and have views over the neighbouring fields and surrounding countryside. The gardens are principally lawned with raised beds, established borders and trees providing screening. There are paved outdoor entertaining areas and a timber gazebo.
Situation and Schooling The village of Great Barford lies on the River Great Ouse which is spanned by a 15th-century bridge. There is a village green, a post office/general store, a public house and lower and middle schools. Bedford's Harpur Trust schools are approximately 7 miles away. The A421 bypass is 1 mile away and provides access to Junction 13 of the M1 motorway and Milton Keynes.
